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For hundreds of years the local populace has been drawn to the church by the pealing of bells. The sound has a joyful feel of celebration and occasion and can be heard heralding a wedding or other special occasion. Sunday by Sunday the six bells of St Giles church are rung by a dedicated team of ringers, a team that is going from strength to strength. We are very pleased that there are a number of young people who are currently learning to ring and hope that future generations will be blessed by what has always been a much loved feature of the local community |
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Here our newest recruits Chris, Adam, Jenny, Rebecca and Lewis prepare to start ringing. Anyone can learn the art of bellringing (the correct name is Campanology) as long as they are over 10 and physically strong enough. All of our youngsters really enjoy their Thursday nights. |
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Jenny receives expert tuition from the Tower Captain Viv Hopkins. Each learner receives a personal achievement booklet in which Viv marks off their progress to becoming 'an expert'. |
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'Old hands' Steve, Tina, Alastair, Siān, Viv and Pete get ready for the next 'pull. |
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From time to time we hold a parents evening to enable parents to see what bellringing involves for their children including an ascent of the tower to see the bells. The photo opposite was taken on such an evening. | ||
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Practice night is Thursday 7.30 pm - 9.00 pm (except the 1st Thursday of the month). Viv is always on the look out for new members for the band - both young and older! She can be contacted on (024) 7631 4064.
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| To check on any ringable bells in the world (Doves) click here | |||
| To learn more about Change Ringing click here. | |||
| To e-mail regarding St Giles Bellringers click here | |||
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This page last updated on Thursday December 28, 2006 at 09:33:50 |
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